Krakow Balice Airport - timetable, carriers, how to get there

If you fly to Poland, you will likely land at Okecie Airport (Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport), the biggest and most modern Poland’s airport, which is located in the south-western part of Warsaw, 10 km of the city centre.

Second busiest airport is Krakow Airport, also known as The John Paul II International Airport (http://www.lotnisko-balice.pl/strona_en.html) or Krakow-Balice, situated on the outskirts of the city (in Balice village), just 11 km west from its centre. It is not as large as most international airports. Some people compare its size to the size of a bathroom at Chicago O'Hare. Well, it is tiny and has got only one terminal. Nevertheless, there are some advantages too: you simply can't get lost and it is easy to navigate through.

Direct between the airport and the city centre run three municipal bus lines: 192, 208 and the night bus 602 (the timetables available at www.mpk.krakow.pl). Travelling time is about 35-40 minutes. You may purchase a ticket at newspaper stands in the passenger terminal (PLN 2.50/PLN 5.00 at night) or from the driver (with excess fare PLN 0.50). If your luggage is larger than 60*40*20 cm, you will also need a separate single ticket). Travelling time is about 35-40 minutes. You may purchase a ticket at newspaper stands in the passenger terminal (PLN 2.50/PLN 5.00 at night) or from the driver (with excess fare PLN 0.50). If your luggage is larger than 60*40*20 cm, you will also need a separate single ticket. The bus stop is located directly at the roundabout, in front of the passenger terminal.

Alternatively, shuttle train service links the airport with the Krakow Glowny – main rail station in the city centre (the timetables available at www.pkp.pl). On average, trains run every 30 min. between 4 a.m. and midnight. The 15-kilometre journey takes about 15 min. A single ticket costs PLN 3.80, you can purchase it on board. The Krakow-Balice Station is located app. 200 m from the passenger terminal, you can get there by foot (about 5 min. walk) or take a free shuttle bus service which operates to and from Krakow-Balice Station, this is a 3 minute trip from the airport terminal building.

Getting to the centre by taxi should cost PLN 40-60, depending on the distance and the honesty of the driver. Taxi stand is situated by the passenger terminal. You may also phone one of Krakow's taxi calling centers and they will send the nearest cab available.

You can also easily get the airport by car. It is 20-30 minutes' drive from the city centre; the airport possesses as well its own exit ramp from the A4 motorway. Opposite the passenger terminal there is a parking lot, which can accommodate above 750 vehicles.

Pricelist:

PLN 5.00 per hourPLN 40.00 per 1st dayPLN 40.00 per 2nd dayPLN 20.00 per next day

Most of the directions are operated by LOT Polish Airlines (www.lot.com) – the national carrier, with services to some 40 countries and domestic flights to other Polish cities. LOT's hub is in ) – the national carrier, with services to some 40 countries and domestic flights to other Polish cities. LOT's hub is in Warsaw, so some flights require changing a plane in the capital city. LOT is a member of Star Alliance.